Alastor

AL-uh-stor3 syllables

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Of Greek origin, meaning 'avenger' or 'spirit'. (Modern)

What does Alastor mean?

Modern: Of Greek origin, meaning 'avenger' or 'spirit'.. Alastor is of Greek origin, meaning 'avenger' or 'spirit'. In mythology, Alastor is a spirit of vengeance.

Is Alastor a good dog name?

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Alastor in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Alastor in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Alastor suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Myth & legend

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Alastor

As the dogs settle down, one whispers, "So, who’s Alastor?" Another replies, "I hear he’s the avenger of lost treats!" The first dog sighs, "Great, I’ll need to hide my bone during nap time!"

Names similar to Alastor

Abaddon — A name associated with destruction in various mythologies.Abraxas — A name associated with Gnostic beliefs and mystical traditions.Adrastos — Greek name meaning 'not running away' or 'unfaltering'.Apophis — Name of an ancient Egyptian god of chaos.Asura — Refers to powerful deities in Hindu mythology.Behemoth — A large and powerful creature.Callisto — Most beautiful; a nymph in Greek mythology.Calypso — Meaning 'she who conceals'; a nymph in Greek mythology.

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